How to tie a hairy crab with a rope
With the arrival of autumn, hairy crabs have become a popular delicacy on the table. However, many people are troubled when handling live crabs, especially how to properly tie the rope to prevent the crab claws from hurting people. This article will introduce in detail the steps and techniques for tying hairy crabs, and attach the hot topic data of the entire network in the past 10 days for readers’ reference.
1. Steps to tie hairy crabs

1.Preparation tools: You will need a cotton or straw rope long enough, and a pair of non-slip gloves. It is best to choose a soft material for the rope that is not easy to break.
2.Fixed crab claws: Hold the back of the crab with your left hand, and press the crab's two large pincers with your thumb and index finger to prevent it from being pinched. Use your right hand to wrap the rope around the crab's belly, making sure the pliers are firmly secured.
3.winding rope: Cross-wrap the rope from the back of the crab, at least 3-4 times, to ensure that the eight legs of the crab are also fixed.
4.Knotted and fixed: Finally, tie a knot on the back of the crab to ensure that the rope will not loosen. Just cut off the excess rope.
2. Hot topic data on the entire network in the past 10 days
| Ranking | hot topics | heat index | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hairy crab market prices fluctuate | 95.2 | Weibo, Douyin |
| 2 | Mid-Autumn Festival Gift Guide | 88.7 | Xiaohongshu, WeChat |
| 3 | Hairy crab tying techniques | 85.4 | Baidu, Zhihu |
| 4 | Autumn health recipes | 79.6 | Douyin, Kuaishou |
| 5 | Comparison of hairy crab origins | 76.3 | Weibo, Bilibili |
3. Things to note when tying hairy crabs
1.Safety first: Be sure to wear gloves when tying crabs to avoid being pinched by crab claws. If you are not familiar with the operation, you can ask experienced people for help.
2.Rope selection: Avoid using plastic ropes or wires, as these materials may contaminate the crab meat. Cotton or straw rope is the best choice.
3.Save method: The tied hairy crabs can be stored in the refrigerator, but they need to be covered with a wet towel to maintain humidity.
4. Why is it important to tie hairy crabs?
Tying hairy crabs is not only to prevent the crab claws from hurting people, but also to reduce the movement of the crab during transportation or storage, and to prevent the crab legs from breaking and affecting the taste. In addition, tied crabs are easier to steam, heat evenly, and the meat is more delicious.
5. Hot discussion among netizens: sharing of techniques for tying crabs
Recently, many netizens have shared their experience in tying crabs on social platforms. Here are some popular comments:
| Platform | User nickname | Comment content |
|---|---|---|
| @foodiexiaozhang | "When tying crabs, you must be fast, accurate and ruthless. If you hesitate, you will get caught!" | |
| little red book | @ food expert | "It is recommended to use straw rope, which can also increase the aroma when steaming." |
| Zhihu | @ crab farmer old 李 | "Crab tying is a technical job. You will become proficient after practicing a few times." |
6. Summary
Although tying hairy crabs seems simple, it requires certain skills and patience. Through the steps and precautions in this article, I believe readers can easily master the method of binding crabs. At the same time, combined with the hot topic data on the entire network, other information related to hairy crabs can also be learned. I wish you all enjoy delicious hairy crabs this autumn!
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